THE LISTENING PLACE
Offering face-to-face support for people who feel that life is no longer worth living.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased to £2.7m, resulting in a net income of £496,590 for the year. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £1.95m, which falls within its stated policy target of six months to a year of expenditure. The trustees report that the organization remains financially sustainable despite recent investments in a new site.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee (2024: Two) earned between £60,000 and £70,000 whilst One employee (2024: Nil) earned between £70,000 and £80,000.” — page 29
“During the year two (2024: two) employees received a emoluments in excess of £60,000. One employee (2024: Two) earned between £60,000 and £70,000 whilst One employee (2024: Nil) earned between £70,000 and £80,000.” — page 29
“Our target for free reserves is between six months to a year of expenditure. For 2025/26, with a projected expenditure of £2.18m, our reserves target is therefore between £1.09 and £2.18m.” — page 17
“During the year the charity was charged rent for office space by a trustee of £101,520 including VAT, which is considered the going market rate (2024- £101,520). The amount outstanding at year end is £25,380 (2024-£Nil). During the year the charity was provided a building at nominal rent by a trustee. The charity paid £nil rent during the year. A deemed donation and corresponding expenses of £93,600 (2024: £93,600) has been recognised, which is the estimated market rent. In February 2025, a new trustee was appointed to the charity. At the time of their appointment, their son was already employed by the charity under a standard employment contract. During the period following the trustee's appointment, the employee received a total salary of £1,054. There were no outstanding balances at the end of the financial year.” — page 31
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from unclear (FY2024) to £70,001 - £80,000 (FY2025).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Ben Ingber — CEO
- Valerie Michie — Chair
- Craig Morley — Treasurer
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- ALEXANDER WINTER
- Caroline Mary Lien
- Craig Morley
- Greta Parvin Holmes
- Lorcan Woods
- Michael Anderson
- Phalisha Rajendra Kerai
- Sonia Mary Inniss
- Stefano Costantini
- Susan Cottam
- Valerie Shaw
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.7m | £2.2m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.0m | £1.7m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.4m | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2022 | £2.5m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.3m | £814k |
Common questions
Is THE LISTENING PLACE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased to £2.7m, resulting in a net income of £496,590 for the year. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £1.95m, which falls within its stated policy target of six months to a year of expenditure. The trustees report that the organization remains financially sustainable despite recent investments in a new site. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Moore Kingston Smith LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE LISTENING PLACE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band, and 2 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds THE LISTENING PLACE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE LISTENING PLACE as a grant recipient include THE ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION, THE MICHAEL COWAN FOUNDATION, THE STONE FAMILY FOUNDATION, IGY FOUNDATION, THE PRUDENCE TRUST.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/07/2024 | £487k | Community-led support for people who feel suicidal |
| UK government | 01/03/2024 | £51k | The Listening Place |
| The Mercers' Company | 03/12/2020 | £5k | Covid-19 Rapid Response Fund Grant |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/05/2020 | £54k | London Funders - Wave 2 - The Listening Place |
| City Bridge Foundation | 16/09/2019 | £5k | Grant to The Listening Place |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/10/2018 | £10k | The Listening Place: Extending our reach |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MOHN WESTLAKE FOUNDATION | 1 | £6.2m |
| AL Philanthropies | 1 | £3.3m |
| GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION | 1 | £2.0m |
| THE JULIA RAUSING TRUST | 1 | £1.5m |
| AKO FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.1m |
| BERNARD LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1.1m |
| The Barratt Redrow Foundation | 1 | £1.0m |
| THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £600k |
Charities like this
- LISTEN-HEAR!
- Listening Post Counselling Service Limited
- SOUTH YORKSHIRE CHAPLAINCY AND LISTENING SERVICE
- LISTENING EAR (MERSEYSIDE)
- PLACE2BE
- AT A LOSS.ORG
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE LISTENING PLACE | £2.7m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 2 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LISTEN-HEAR! | £112k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Listening Post Counselling Service Limited | £446k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| SOUTH YORKSHIRE CHAPLAINCY AND LISTENING SERVICE | £294k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| LISTENING EAR (MERSEYSIDE) | £2.7m | more than £60,000 | 3 | below | — | no doubt |
| PLACE2BE | £28.9m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |